GTFS: Global Trends and Future Scenarios Index

Looking Towards 2030: A New World Coming into Focus

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Abstract

This article examines global demographic trends to 2030, with a particular focus on projections for the world’s major economies. All else held constant, ageing populations imply slower rates of economic development for Western Societies. However, a number of policy options are available to counteract the impact of demographic change.

Issues:
Health, Economics
Region:
Global
Year Published:
2012
Author:
Nicholas Eberstadt
Institution:
Economic Affairs (Journal)